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Drop in Gift Making Workshop

Drop in Gift Making Workshop for Kids

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, children will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and make meaningful gifts for their loved ones just in time for the holidays. Drop in any time 10am-2pm. Available while supplies last. 

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to a delightful tea party to celebrate the 250th birthday of the esteemed Jane Austen.

Penguin Party Storytime

Penguin Party Storytime AM

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful Penguin Party Storytime, where little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to waddle in for fun tales and a creative craft.

Penguin Party Storytime

Penguin Party Storytime PM

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful Penguin Party Storytime, where little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to waddle in for fun tales and a creative craft.

Escape From Oz

Escape From Oz - Escape Room

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the mystical land of Oz, you must solve puzzles and decipher clues to discover the way back home before the witch returns to her tower. Grades 6-12. 

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 can apply engineering and math skills by designing and constructing gingerbread houses. This hands-on activity fosters creativity and critical thinking in a festive, engaging environment.

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 can apply engineering and math skills by designing and constructing gingerbread houses. This hands-on activity fosters creativity and critical thinking in a festive, engaging environment.

Teen Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Teen Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 can apply engineering and math skills by designing and constructing gingerbread houses.

Unsolved Case Files

Unsolved Case Files

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 have the exciting opportunity to dive into the world of detective work. Put your problem-solving skills to the test and uncover the mystery in this fun game!

Boba & Ghibli

Boba & Ghibli: Kiki's Delivery Service

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families can join us for an afternoon of sipping on delicious boba tea, eating popcorn, and watching a beloved Studio Ghibli film: Kiki's Delivery Service. 

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Library Closed

4:30pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Toddler Craft Time

10:00am–11:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers can practice scissor and gluing skills as they engage in hands-on crafts designed just for them. Drop in 10am-11:30am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Resin Ornament Craft 4PM

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each half-hour session offers a unique opportunity to create a special resin ornament, allowing participants to explore their creativity and craft stunning, personalized keepsakes. 

Resin Ornament Craft 4:30PM

4:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each half-hour session offers a unique opportunity to create a special resin ornament, allowing participants to explore their creativity and craft stunning, personalized keepsakes. 

Resin Ornament Craft 5PM

5:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each half-hour session offers a unique opportunity to create a special resin ornament, allowing participants to explore their creativity and craft stunning, personalized keepsakes. 

Open Art Lab

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and explore new artistic techniques at our Open Art Lab designed for students in grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

Story Scribes

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants are encouraged to express themselves creatively through various prompts and exercises. Whether it’s writing a short story or poem, drawing a picture, or making a collage, everyone has the opportunity to share. 

Drop in Gift Making Workshop for Kids

10:00am–2:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, children will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and make meaningful gifts for their loved ones just in time for the holidays. Drop in any time 10am-2pm. Available while supplies last. 

Creative Stitches

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is perfect for both beginner and experienced fiber artists. Join a vibrant community of fellow crafters who share your passion for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more.

Crafting Connections

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages are invited to come together to engage in crafting activities, share skills and experiences, and build relationships. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Library Closes Early at 12pm

12:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Creative Stitches

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is perfect for both beginner and experienced fiber artists. Join a vibrant community of fellow crafters who share your passion for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more.

APL Art Academy

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

APL Art Academy

Let creativity shine by participating in our APL Art Academy, from color wheels to painting we will be creating fun art projects that you can take home and display. We will be doing activities geared towards Elementary aged kids (grades K - 4). 

Drop in any time between 4-5pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

Bullet Journaling

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our engaging workshop where you’ll learn the art of bullet journaling to organize your thoughts, enhance productivity, and express your creativity in a personalized way.

Toddler Craft Time

10:00am–11:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers can practice scissor and gluing skills as they engage in hands-on crafts designed just for them. Drop in 10am-11:30am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

The Craft Workshop

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Craft Workshop

Adults are invited to get creative and join us  for The Craft Workshop. We will have all of the materials needed for you to make and take home a unique piece.

- Jan: Frosted Luminaries
- Feb: Penguin Family

Registration for The Craft Workshop will open two weeks before the event due to high demand. Please register only if you are certain you will attend.

Open Art Lab

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and explore new artistic techniques at our Open Art Lab designed for students in grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

Crafting Connections

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages are invited to come together to engage in crafting activities, share skills and experiences, and build relationships. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Art Expressions

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an open-ended art program where we will dive into the creative world by exploring a diverse array of art mediums and styles, encouraging personal expression and artistic growth.

Creative Stitches

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is perfect for both beginner and experienced fiber artists. Join a vibrant community of fellow crafters who share your passion for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more.